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    Asaduddin Owaisi

    Asaduddin Owaisi

    MP, Lok Sabha
    Birth DetailsMay 13, 1969 | Hyderabad, India
    NationalityIndian
    LeaguePolitician
    EducationB.A., LL.B (London), Bar-At-Law (Lincolns Inn)
    Asaduddin Owaisi's Journey so far ...
    • Born in a family of politicians who represented Hyderabad for a long time, Asaduddin Owaisi went to the famous Hyderabad Public School and St. Mary's Junior College. After graduating in arts from Nizam College under Osmania University, he went to London to study law
    • By profession, he is a lawyer and Barrister-at-Law from London's renowned Lincoln’s Inn
    • Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen was founded in 1927 to promote the development of Muslims but it was banned in 1948 after Hyderabad state's accession to the Indian Union
    • In 1958, his grandfather Maulana Abdul Wahid Owaisi revived it as a political party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), to fight for the rights of the minorities as enshrined in the Indian Constitution
    • Asaduddin was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly first in 1994 and then in 1999 from the Charminar constituency in Hyderabad
    • He contested and won the Hyderabad constituency in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections after his father refused to contest, citing poor health. He has since won the seat four times
    • The Hyderabad MP was elected as the president of AIMIM after his father died in 2008. The party developed all-India ambitions after he became its leader
    • He has expanded the party's base in other states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
    • Under his leadership, AIMIM contested local elections in Maharashtra in 2012 and Karnataka in 2013, winning several seats. In the 2017 Uttar Pradesh civic body elections, it won 31 of 78 seats it contested. In the 2019 general elections, AIMIM won its first Parliamentary seat out of Hyderabad in Aurangabad in Maharashtra
    • In the 2020 Bihar assembly elections, where Owaisi campaigned aggressively, AIMIM won five seats (it contested 20) in the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region. However, his party could not bag any seat in the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2021
    • In March 2021, Owaisi went to Gujarat and campaigned for the civic body polls; AIMIM won 17 seats in three municipalities in the state and snatched the Godhra civic body from BJP
    • In the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, AIMIM under Owaisi plans to contest from 100 seats in the 2022 Assembly elections
    • He has taken on the Narendra Modi government on various issues such as the triple talaq Bill, CAA, building the Ram Temple, Pegasus snoopgate, farm laws, cow vigilantism and UAPA Act
    • In 2019, the AIMIM chief ripped a copy of the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament to highlight his protest, inviting sharp reactions from the treasury benches
    • A staunch nationalist and believer of the Indian Constitution, Asaduddin Owaisi says the Kashmir Valley was and will always be an integral part of India
    • His comments on the Taliban drew the ire of several politicians when he said India should have opened dialogue with the militants before it had full control of Afghanistan

    Before you go ...
    • His father Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi was a five-time MLA and represented Hyderabad in the Lok Sabha for six consecutive terms
    • His younger brother Akbaruddin Owaisi is an MLA in the Telangana Assembly
    • In 2014, he was awarded the Sansad Ratna Award
    • During the 2019 Lok Sabha Polls, he had declared assets worth more than Rs 13 crore
    • One of India’s most recognizable Muslim politicians, Assaduddin is also the Chairman of Dar-us-Salam Educational Trust (DET), founded by his father. The DET runs a number of educational institutes, hospitals and charitable organisations for the poor

    Last Updated: 28/09/2021

    Asaduddin Owaisi News

    • A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg collapsed on Monday. Maharashtra Minister Deepak Kesarkar expressed sadness over the incident and proposed constructing a new 100-foot tall statue to replace it. He indicated plans to discuss the project with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, along with preparing the necessary estimates.
    • The first meeting of the joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (amendment) bill featured heated discussions over provisions allowing non-Muslims on Waqf boards and giving district collectors more power. Chaired by Jagdambika Pal, the committee plans to engage all stakeholders, aiming to introduce a comprehensive bill in the next session.
    • AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed alarm over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's government collapsed. Reports indicate 232 people were recently killed, adding to the death toll of 560. Hindu temples, households, and businesses were vandalized, and women were assaulted. Owaisi called for the protection of minority communities under international law.
    • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at reforming the management of Waqf properties. He assured that the bill would not interfere with religious freedoms. Opposition parties strongly opposed the bill, demanding its withdrawal or review, arguing it violates constitutional principles.
    • The central government is considering making amendments to the Waqf Act which could restrict the power of the Waqf Board said sources. According to the sources, 32-40 amendments are being considered in the Waqf Board Act. Waqf Act was first passed by Parliament in 1954. Subsequently, it was repealed and a new Waqf Act was passed in 1995 which gave more powers to Waqf Boards.
    • MP Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the government's budget for ignoring Muslims, accusing it of treating them as "untouchables." He highlighted the community's economic struggles and lack of representation. Owaisi condemned the reduction in the Ministry of Minority Affairs' budget and demanded more focus on Muslim education and employment.
    • AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's directive for food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display ID cards, calling it reflective of hatred towards Muslims. Opposition leaders, including Kapil Sibal and Brinda Karat, also condemned the move, comparing it to Nazi practices. BJP leaders defended the directive, emphasizing public security and harmony.
    • AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin the presence of Indian nationals "serving" in the Russian Army. Owaisi also urged Modi to stop the recruitment of Indians for the Ukraine war and to ensure that Indians stuck in the war zone are brought back home. Modi is currently headed to Russia.
    • VHP protests Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' slogan, accusing him of divisive actions and prioritizing political gain over national unity. A formal complaint seeks his disqualification, prompting legal actions and ongoing protests.
    • I criticized the Central government and Delhi Police for their inaction on the vandalism at my residence, attributing it to PM Modi's radicalization. The attackers displayed zionist ideology with an Israel flag. Despite CCTV cameras, the Police were helpless. The incident followed my controversial 'Jai Palestine' slogan during oath-taking as an AIMIM MP.
    • AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi praised Palestine after taking his oath in the 18th Lok Sabha, sparking an uproar and leading to calls for his disqualification by BJP leaders. The slogan 'Jai Palestine' was expunged from records. Owaisi defended his actions, citing his constitutional rights and emphasizing the oppression faced by Palestinians.
    • AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi caused a political stir during his oath-taking ceremony in the Lok Sabha by expressing solidarity with Palestine and hailing Telangana. BJP's Radha Mohan Singh, presiding over the session, assured that only the official oath would be recorded following strong objections from BJP lawmakers. Owaisi defended his statements, invoking Mahatma Gandhi's views on Palestine. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje sought action against Owaisi's remarks, urging a retake of the oath. This incident coincides with ongoing Speaker selection deliberations, with BJP nominating Om Birla and the INDIA bloc nominating K Suresh.
    • The two MPs from Manipur received standing ovations from Congress and INDIA bloc MPs when they took the oath. Many MPs from Maharashtra, cutting across party lines, ended their oath by chanting slogans. Some MPs taking a photo of a colleague taking oath invited protest from Opposition sides. On several occasions, protem speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab told the House that given the solemn occasion, the members should not depart from their text and add sentences on their own while taking oath. That made little impact on many MPs.
    • A significant controversy erupted in Parliament following AIMIM president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi's oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha. Owaisi, concluding his oath, said, "Jai Bhim, Jai Meem, Jai Telangana, Jai Palestine," which sparked a heated reaction from the ruling party benches. The Chair subsequently expunged his remarks from the record. Owaisi, elected for his fifth term from Hyderabad, took his oath in Urdu and preceded it with a prayer.
    • Taking a dig at the government, he said "exam warrior" Modi waged a war on future of the youth. "First it was NEET UG (~23 lakh students), then UGC-NET (~9 lakh students). Then CSIR-NET was cancelled (~2 lakh students). NEET-PG (~2 lakh) was cancelled a night before the exam. The responsibility lies with Modi & his ministers. Our youth deserve an apology from the PM & justice from his govt," Owaisi said on X.
    • Speaking at a public meeting at Darussalam, the party's headquarters, Owaisi labeled the NEET exam as a "joke" and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of jeopardizing the future of students and their parents' dreams. The NEET-UG, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), saw participation from around 24 lakh candidates across 4,750 centers on May 5, with results announced on June 4.
    • Following the completion of the Lok Sabha poll counting, key allies of both BJP and Congress have begun converging in Delhi to discuss the formation of the new government. The Union Cabinet was scheduled to convene today at 11:30 am in Delhi. Later in the day, NDA leaders will gather at Prime Minister Modi's residence, located at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. This meeting is set for around 3:30 pm, as reported by ANI.
    • Asaduddin Owaisi, a powerful voice for Muslims, won the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency by a large margin against BJP's Madhavi Latha, showcasing AIMIM's influence in the old city.
    • Telangana Election Result Winner List 2024: The BJP and Congress are seen taking the lion's share between them, signalling a big shift in the state's political sands.
    • AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi won the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat by a significant margin against BJP's Madhavi Latha. The seat has been an AIMIM stronghold for decades in Telangana.
    • Madhavi Latha has gained social media attention due to exit polls indicating a close race with four-time MP Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad. Exit polls forecast a tight contest between Congress and BJP in Telangana, with BRS facing significant losses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently praised Latha for her articulate interview, boosting her campaign. Besides being a businesswoman, she is a Bharatnatyam dancer and former NCC cadet, known for advocating against triple talaq.
    • AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday attacked the Narendra Modi government over the extension of the tenure of Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, saying the move in the midst of elections is not desirable. In a post on social media platform X, Owaisi said the armed forces should be kept out of politics by the ruling party.
    • AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged voters in Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh, to vote responsibly and not out of fear, alleging that past political parties have neglected Backwards, Dalits, and Muslims. Owaisi emphasized the importance of voting with hope and trust. AIMIM has allied with Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) in the elections. Uttar Pradesh, with 80 parliamentary seats, is voting in seven phases, with the BJP dominating past elections.
    • Asaduddin Owaisi questions BJP on PoK efforts, highlighting false promises. BJP campaigns on PoK, emphasizing its belonging to India.
    • AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his "false clarification" over his remarks about Muslims and those with more children. Owaisi alleged that Modi and the BJP have spread countless lies and hatred against Muslims in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Modi clarified his remarks, stating that he did not only talk about Muslims but also about every poor family and that the day he started doing Hindu-Muslim, he would be "unworthy of public life."
    • ​​The polling process in Telangana was peaceful, DGP Ravi Gupta said in a release. ​​Notably, polling in Naxal-affected areas concluded without any incident by 4 pm, he said. State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj said the response from voters was good.
    • Voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 96 Parliamentary Constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory got underway on Monday at 7:00 am.
    • Hyderabd ELections 2024: BJP's Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Latha sparked controversy by checking voter IDs at a polling booth, asking Muslim women to remove their Burkhas for verification. She defended her actions, citing the law allowing candidates to check IDs without facemasks. Latha had earlier criticized voter list discrepancies in her constituency. She faces strong competition from AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, a four-time Lok Sabha MP, in the ongoing fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections across 96 constituencies.
    • Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed confidence in the INDIA bloc winning the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing themes of employment and development. Voting for 96 parliamentary constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory began, with key contests involving various leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi, Akhilesh Yadav, and others.
    • After fulfilling his duty as a responsible citizen, the Padma Vibhushan spoke with the media and sent out an important message, encouraging citizens to practice their voting rights. "I request people to exercise their right to vote. Please come and make use of your power," Chiranjeevi said.
    • Taking to X, PM Modi said, "In today's 4th Phase of the Lok Sabha elections, 96 seats across 10 States and UTs are going to the polls. I am sure people in these constituencies will vote in large numbers and the young voters as well as women voters will power this surge in voting. Come, let's all do our duty and strengthen our democracy!"
    • AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi dismissed the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM) report as "from Whatsapp University", questioning its credibility on Hindu population decline. BJP's Amit Malviya criticized Congress for the decline, while UP's Deputy CM blamed the party's Muslim appeasement. EAC data shows varying shifts in India's religious demographics.
    • In response to BJP leader Navneet Rana's statement of "15-second lagenge," All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allot her an hour instead of merely 15 seconds. He emphasized their lack of fear towards the BJP leader.
    • BJP leader Navneet Rana responds to AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi's warning to '100 crore Hindus'. The electoral battle in Hyderabad intensifies as BJP fields a female candidate against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, a dominant figure in the constituency.
    • Justice Pankaj Bhatia, while granting bail to the accused said that the accused Sachin Sharma and Subham Gurjar had not been named in the First Information Report (FIR).
    • Amethi MP Smriti Irani and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi ride at night. Shyam Rangeela to contest from Varanasi. Raj Babbar, Congress' Gurgaon candidate, was PCC president and Rajya Sabha member.
    • Voting for all 17 seats in Telangana will take place on May 13 in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. In the 2019 general election, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) won nine seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party four, Congress three and AIMIM one seat.
    • The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, initially contested one seat in Bihar but faced opposition from the INDIA bloc. In response, they will now contest nine seats in the remaining phases of the general election. The party aims to represent a diverse range of communities and has selected candidates from various backgrounds, including Hindus. This marks the AIMIM's expansion beyond the Seemanchal region in Bihar.
    • ​​Nominations were accepted from April 18 to 25 and scrutiny was done yesterday. Telangana BJP chief and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, the party's national general secretary Bandi Sanjay Kumar and senior leader Etala Rajender are among their candidates while the Congress fielded BRS turncoats Danam Nagender and K Kavya, among others.
    • Eight Lok Sabha contestants in Telangana declared family assets above Rs 100 crore. K Vishweshawar Reddy from Chevella leads with Rs 4,568 crore. Ranjit Reddy declared Rs 435.33 crore assets. Kasani Gyaneshwar's assets total Rs 228.46 crore. Various other candidates also disclosed significant assets.
    • AIMIM chief Owaisi said though there were discussions between his party and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu earlier, they did not take off as the latter was part of NDA then. However, since the Palaniswami-led party came out of the NDA and also stated that it would oppose CAA and NRC, it would become the most powerful party in the southern state during Assembly polls and also is expected to perform well in the Lok Sabha polls, he said.
    • "AIADMK has refused to ally with BJP and has committed to never allying with it in the future. It has also assured that it will oppose CAA, NPR & NRC. Therefore, AIMIM extends its support to AIADMK in the coming Lok Sabha elections. Our alliance will also continue for the Assembly elections," Owaisi said.
    • Patel while talking to PTI videos said that their PDM Nyay Morcha, in which PDM stands for Picchda, Dalit and Muslim, has given an alternative to people against the government and the "big people" of the opposition who are continuously ignoring public sentiments.
    • Yadav also accused the BJP of trying to destroy the opposition and said when people stand up against exploitation and injustice, then no one can stop them. Accusing the ruling party of "misusing" the ED and CBI against the opposition, he said when the public stands up against exploitation and injustice, no one remains afraid.
    • Asaduddin Owaisi honored Mukhtar Ansari, criticized BJP, referenced Pharaoh and Moses. Ansari buried at Kali Bagh with tight security. Postmortem at Banda hospital. Family alleged poisoning. Magisterial probe initiated into death.
    • The alliance has been named PDM (acronym of Picchda, Dalit, Musalman), offering a competing take on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's 'Picchda (backwards) Dalit Alpsankhyak (minorities)' theme for the INDIA bloc in UP.
    • In Lucknow, AIMIM and Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) formed an alliance named PDM for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. The alliance includes other parties like Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party and Rashtriya Uday Party. The rift between Samajwadi Party and Apna Dal (K) led to the end of their alliance. Uttar Pradesh will vote in seven phases starting from April 19, with results to be announced on June 4.
    • The body of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has been sent for post-mortem at Banda Medical College Hospital, Banda. After the death of the five time MLA, several political leaders extended their condolences. On Thursday, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his grief in support of the family of Mukhtar Ansari.
    • The Congress party is considering nominating tennis star Sania Mirza as its candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Hyderabad. This move aims to capitalize on her popularity and celebrity status to challenge the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen's dominance in the region. However, Sania Mirza's entry into politics presents significant challenges, including competing against experienced politicians like Asaduddin Owaisi. Nonetheless, her potential candidacy has generated excitement among the public, particularly women and young people, who see her as a fresh and dynamic candidate.
    • AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government altered the telecom policy after receiving Rs 150 crore in electoral bonds from a company. Owaisi questioned the policy change's beneficiary and compared it to the 2G scam. He emphasized the need for choosing a leader with integrity.
    • India's apex court reviewed several pleas requesting the Centre to suspend the enforcement of the CAA Rules, which were originally announced in 2019. After the government sought time to reply to the applications, the Supreme Court asked it to file its response by April 8. The apex court did not pass an order to stay the law and will hear the matter next on April 9.
    • As India prepares for the upcoming general elections starting April 19, attention turns to key political figures shaping the discourse. From Narendra Modi's bid for a historic third term to Mamata Banerjee's solo stance in West Bengal, each leader's strategies carry weight in defining India's political trajectory. Their actions will heavily influence the fate of the nation's 97 crore voters.
    • In two of the last four elections, AIMIM head honcho Owaisi has won by over 50% of the vote, with the people of Hyderabad putting their faith in the party leader for two decades. This year too, Owaisi is set to contest the seat he took over from his father in 2004. The Lok Sabha election in 2004 was also the closest margin of victory for Asaduddin Owaisi, when he secured only 37.39% of the total vote. Ever since, the Muslim leader has only gone from strength to strength, winning by bigger margins each election.
    • AIMIM's Owaisi demands reason for Election Commissioner Goel's surprise resignation ahead of 2024 elections schedule announcement. Owaisi finds the timing "very surprising and shocking," urging government transparency. Goel's resignation comes days before the expected announcement of the Lok Sabha elections schedule. His tenure was set until December 2027, with the possibility of becoming Chief Election Commissioner after Rajiv Kumar's retirement in February 2023. Owaisi emphasized the need for clarity on Goel's resignation, especially with the election schedule imminent.
    • AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi welcomes Supreme Court's verdict on the electoral bonds scheme, terming it 'unconstitutional' and highlighting BJP's favoritism towards corporates. He questions the legitimacy and transparency of elections since 2017 due to unlimited corporate funding.
    • Ram Nath Kovind, Chairman of the High-Level Committee on One Nation One Election, consulted with various political parties, jurists, and stakeholders to discuss the implementation of simultaneous elections in India.
    • ​​State parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, who convened a meeting of the JD(U) legislative party, downplayed the absence of "two or three MLAs," attributing it to "unavoidable circumstances about which they had given prior information." He emphasised that the absentees would be present in the assembly during the floor test.
    • AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the Modi government, expresses concern for the alienation of Indian Muslims, and emphasizes that the Babri Masjid will remain in its current location. He calls for a government that prioritizes all Indians and questions its focus on Hindutva.
    • Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM plans to contest five out of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The party is conducting surveys in the constituencies to formulate an effective electoral strategy. AIMIM leader Dr Abdul Gaffar Quadri criticised the Congress and NCP parties for considering AIMIM as "untouchables" and questioned the treatment meted out to his party by the so-called secular parties.
    • AAP declared that it would initiate Sundarkand reading events throughout Delhi commencing from Tuesday. The party aims to arrange Sundarkand and Hanuman Chalisa sessions at 2,600 diverse sites across Delhi, encompassing all assembly constituencies and municipal wards every Tuesday. Sundarkand is a segment of the Ramayana narrative dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
    • The BJP in Telangana appoints key leaders as 'political in-charges' for all 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, including MLA T Raja Singh, whose suspension was revoked last year. Singh is assigned to manage the party's poll-related tasks in Hyderabad, a politically sensitive constituency currently represented by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi.
    • A day after the Centre said rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 will be notified "much before" the announcement of Lok Sabha polls., AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has called the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) "unconstitutional" and said it is made on the basis of religion.
    • AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi stoked a controversy over his recent remark, appealing the youth of Muslim community to be watchful of the activities done by the BJP-led Centre and said that masjids in the country should remain inhabited.
    • The BJP has claimed that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi is provoking the country's youths by "communalising" the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh said both Hindus and Muslims in India have the "same DNA", and urged Hindu youths to pledge that no attacker will be able to harm the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
    • Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued an apology for aBhagavad Gita verse on his social media post. Opposition parties, including Congress, CPI(M), and AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, criticized the post. Sarma clarified that it was an error in translation by one of his team members.
    • The CM had on Friday sent shockwaves across the state, announcing that his government would be lifting the ban on hijab in colleges that BJP had imposed while in power in 2022. However, there has been no official order to that effect yet.
    • This comes in the backdrop of the Telangana Congress conducting a campaign blitzkrieg by alleging Owaisi-led AIMIM was in a deal with the BJP to divide the Muslim votes to the advantage of the Saffron party and to the disadvantage of the Congress. If AIIMIM indeed loses some its sitting seats in the final count, it can not only hit the party prospects in Owaisi' s home State but can also hit his appeal in other States where AIIMIM is trying to expand.
    • The aggressive campaigning saw Congress and BJP repeatedly raising issues concerning people, with the BRS leaders expressing confidence about the delivery of their programmes. The three parties have made big promises in their manifestos. Polling in the state will be held on November 30 with counting of votes to take place on December 3 along with four other states.
    • ​​"First time, for defamation, I got two years' punishment. My Lok Sabha membership was cancelled. My government house was taken away. I said I don't want it. My home is in the hearts of the crores of poor people in the country," Rahul Gandhi said.
    • The youngest state, Telangana, will go to elections on November 30 as the finale of this round of elections in five states. This is the third assembly election in Telangana since it was created by bifurcating the united Andhra Pradesh ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. These elections to the 119 seats will test whether the people of Telangana will stay the course with the electoral habits since 2014 or charter a new course. ET’s CL Manoj takes a look at the players and factors.
    • Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh, previously suspended by BJP, has been reinstated as a party candidate in the Telangana election. Known for his hardline Hindu image, Singh aims for a third victory, claiming support for his development work. He dismisses criticism, asserting dual roles—MLA focused on constituency progress and a proud Hindu promoting Hindutva.
    • ​​"BRS supremo KCR is running the most corrupt government in the country and all the money making portfolios are with Rao's family members," Gandhi alleged at various poll rallies in Telangana. He also addressed a rally in Kamareddy from where KCR is contesting.
    • AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi criticized PM Modi's flight in Tejas while soldiers died in Jammu and Kashmir. Owaisi slammed Modi for enjoying a fighter jet ride while soldiers perished, referencing the recent deaths in Rajouri. He also criticized Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's patriotism display and took shots at Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi. Owaisi, campaigning in Hyderabad, highlighted issues amidst the upcoming Telangana assembly polls on November 30, with results expected on December 3.
    • AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi criticised Congress candidate Mohammad Azharuddin as an "unsuccessful politician" and expressed confidence in BRS's victory in Telangana's upcoming polls. Owaisi cited Azharuddin's track record in previous elections and accused him of neglecting his constituencies. He dismissed the possibility of a hung assembly and predicted Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's return to power.
    • AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the BJP's promise to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Telangana, stating that it is not required in the country. Owaisi emphasised the need for more freedom of speech and expression instead. He accused the BJP of diverting attention from core issues and stated that UCC is not what the country needs. The BJP, in its manifesto, pledged to implement the UCC in Telangana if it comes to power.
    • Politicians in Telangana are displaying their campaign spirit by making dosas at food stalls and trying out hair cutting skills at saloons, ahead of state assembly elections on November 30. This is a common practice during poll campaigns, with politicians like Rahul Gandhi, Asaduddin Owaisi, and Puvvada Ajay Kumar participating in these activities. Some contestants even danced to Telangana beats.
    • All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized Congress Telangana Chief Revnath Reddy for having links with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Owaisi alleged that Reddy started his life with RSS and will continue to do so. He also accused Reddy of hateful language and hating people with beards and skull caps.
    • AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appealing for votes based on caste identity while allegedly not supporting the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Modi promised to make a person from the backward community the Chief Minister of Telangana if the BJP comes to power.
    • Owaisi's younger brother and legislator Akbaruddin will be contesting from his Chandrayangutta segment. The Hyderabad MP said he has already made an appeal to the people to vote for AIMIM candidates wherever they contest and to BRS in the remaining seats.
    • "Someone please tell dear Rahul Gandhi, how much money did we take to support the UPA in 2008 on the nuclear deal with the US? In Andhra, how much money was spent to support Kiran Kumar Reddy's government during the no-confidence motion.? How much money did I get to convince Jagan Mohan Reddy to support Pranab Mukherjee for the presidential post?" Owaisi wrote in Hindi.
    • A day after opposition leaders claimed to receive alert messages from Apple regarding 'state-sponsored attackers,' BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya alleged a connection to billionaire George Soros. Responding on social media platform X, Malviya suggested that the opposition's notifications about Access Now were not coincidental. Apple clarified that it couldn't attribute threat notifications to specific attackers, prompting the government to request Apple's cooperation in the investigation.
    • AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned the BJP's commitment to the Backward Class (BC) community, asking why they haven't conducted a BC caste census. This statement follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement that a BC leader would become Chief Minister if the BJP won the Telangana assembly polls.
    • AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open a humanitarian corridor in Gaza and secure a ceasefire. Owaisi condemned the attacks in Gaza and called for India to send aid through Rafah, Egypt. He urged Modi, as head of the G20, to take action to save Palestinian lives. A public meeting organized by AIMIM passed resolutions supporting the Palestinian people and calling for Israel to adhere to international law and end its occupation of Gaza. India recently sent relief materials to Gaza amid growing concerns for civilians in the area.
    • The BJP has welcomed the Supreme Court's judgement on same-sex marriage, stating that it aligns with the party's viewpoint. BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi expressed his support for the decision, emphasizing that same-sex marriage goes against India's cultural ethos. The RSS also welcomed the judgement, stating that the parliamentary system is capable of making appropriate decisions on the matter. The Congress party is studying the judgements and will provide a detailed response later, while AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi agreed with the decision.
    • AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his belief that the partition of India was a historical mistake. He stated that historically, India was one country and its division should never have occurred. Owaisi suggested reading a book by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a freedom fighter and India's first Education Minister, to understand how he pleaded with Congress leaders not to accept the proposal of partition
    • AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support the Palestinian people amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. Owaisi emphasized that the Palestine issue is not limited to Muslims but is a humanitarian concern that requires justice. He condemned the Israeli government's bombardment of Gaza, stating that it amounted to ethnic cleansing.
    • All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the media for biased reporting on the Israel-Hamas war and called out the world's silence on the atrocities. He highlighted the displacement of the people of Gaza and questioned why the media is only reporting one side of the conflict. Meanwhile, the United States has sent a second aircraft carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean to deter hostile actions against Israel. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that the US will coordinate with Israel to secure the release of hostages from Hamas.
    • The president of AIMIM, Asaduddin Owaisi, has announced that his party will soon be declaring candidates for the upcoming elections in Telangana. He expressed confidence that the people of Telangana will favor their candidates. Owaisi also mentioned that AIMIM has already declared three candidates for the elections in Rajasthan. The Election Commission has announced the schedule for assembly polls in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana. Owaisi also commented on the Israel-Hamas conflict, criticizing the treatment of Palestine. Hamas recently launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in a high death toll.
    • "I am challenging your leader (Rahul Gandhi) to contest elections from Hyderabad and not Wayanad. You keep giving big statements, come to the ground and fight against me. People from Congress will say a lot of things, but I am ready...Babri Masjid and Secretariat's mosque were demolished under the Congress regime..." Asaduddin Owaisi said.
    • "We see that a BJP MP abuses a Muslim MP in the Parliament. People are saying that he should not have said all this in the Parliament, they are saying that his tongue was bad. This is the representative of the people for whom you voted... The day is not far when there will be a mob lynching of a Muslim in the Parliament of the country," the AIMIM chief said.
    • The women's reservation Bill has cleared its first legislative hurdle in the Lok Sabha with a majority of 454 votes in favor and 2 against. However, the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MPs, Asaduddin Owaisi and Imtiaz Jaleel, voted against the Bill, stating that it does not include a sub-quota for Muslim and Other Backward Classes (OBC) women. Owaisi argues that OBC and Muslim women deserve representation as they make up a significant portion of the population.
    • Protests have erupted in Jammu's Kathua district after a Class X student was beaten by his school's principal and a teacher for writing "Jai Shri Ram" on the blackboard. The incident comes amid controversy surrounding a teacher in Uttar Pradesh who allegedly instructed students to slap a Muslim boy. Protesters in Jammu demanded the suspension of the two teachers and broke into the school premises.
    • The President and Chief Minister of Bhartiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS), K Chandrasekhar Rao, has announced the candidate list for 115 out of 119 seats for state elections in Telangana. Rao stated that BRS is expected to win between 95-105 seats in the assembly polls, with changes only made to seven assembly constituencies. Rao himself will be contesting from Gajwel and Kamareddy constituencies.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Naresh Uttam Patel dodged the question on Owasi's statement and criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. Taking a critical stance against Prime Minister Modi's economic policies, he said, "Modi-ji is destroying the economy of the country. People are worried about rising inflation. Unemployment is also on the rise in the country."
    • AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed concerns that the Archaeological Survey of India's report into the Gyanvapi mosque complex may open the floodgates for "a thousand Babris," and hoped that the observation made in the Ayodhya judgment regarding the sanctity of the Places of Worship Act must not be dishonoured. The Supreme Court refused to stay the Allahabad High Court order allowing the ASI to conduct a scientific survey at the 17th-century mosque complex in Varanasi to determine if it was built on a pre-existing temple.
    • Owaisi's response came while addressing media at Hyderabad on Friday as he submitted party's response to the Law Commission along with the retired Judge Gopala Gowda's legal opinion on the subject.
    • "The Prime Minister of India took questions for the first time in 9 years and to a specific question, he claimed there was no discrimination against religious minorities in India. As many as 300 churches were burnt in Manipur. Isn't that discrimination? The CAA was formulated on the basis of discrimination. The BJP has 300 ministers of which there is not a single Muslim. You (BJP) ended the Maulana Azad fellowship. These are examples of discrimination. There is discrimination," Owaisi told reporters here.
    • Aurangzeb Alamgir was a complex and polarizing figure who left an indelible mark on Indian history. As the longest-reigning Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb's rule was marked by a series of military conquests, political maneuverings, and religious policies that have ignited debates and controversies among historians and scholars for centuries. His legacy continues to shape the understanding of the Mughal era and its impact on India's socio-political landscape.
    • AIMIM will skip the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament building on May 28 if it is launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha MP from Hyderabad and party chief Asaduddin Owaisi said. Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28 following an invitation by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
    • "KCR works on the Owaisi's agenda. He didn't celebrate liberation day (Hyderabad liberation). He has given unconstitutional reservation to Muslims in educational institutions. If BJP voted to power, I promise we will end this unconstitutional reservation and will ensure SCs, STs and OBCs rights are protected," Union Minister Amit Shah said.
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